Allergan - cream for itching 30 g

Product Description

Drug in the form of a soothing cream for insect bites and sun irritation

Indications

Allergan is an antipruritic, that is, it calms the itching and discomfort resulting from irritation, insect bites and redness of the skin due to excessive exposure to the sun.

It is used for the local symptomatic treatment of itchy dermatitis, sunburn, insect bites (that is, to calm the itching and discomfort resulting from irritation, insect bites and redness of the skin due to excessive exposure to the sun).

Composition

Active ingredients

diphenhydramine hydrochloride 20 mg equal to diphenhydramine 17.5 mg, for a total of 600 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride equivalent to 525 mg of diphenhydramine per 30 g tube.

Excipients

stearic acid, glycerin, lanolin, triethanolamine, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, distilled water.

Directions for use and dosage

Spread a thin layer of cream on the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.

Warnings

Do not use with an occlusive dressing. Use of the product, especially if prolonged, may give rise to sensitization phenomena (allergic reaction), where this is not possible. If any of these symptoms occur, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Allergan should not be used in case of:

• Children under 2 years of age.
• Known hypersensitivity to the components and to other antihistamines of similar chemical structure (dimenhydrinate, carbinoxamine maleate).

It is advisable to consult your doctor if these disorders have already occurred.

Side effects

Burning, skin rashes, photosensitivity reactions (appearance of spots on the skin after exposure to the sun) have been observed.  Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

These side effects are generally transitory. However, if they occur, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist. It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of the appearance of side effects not described in the package leaflet. Request and complete the side effect reporting form available at your pharmacy.

Overdose

No side effects have been reported following excessive administration of the medicine. In case of accidental ingestion/intake of an excessive dose of Allergan, immediately inform your doctor or go to the nearest hospital.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

In pregnant and breastfeeding women, the product should be used only when strictly necessary and under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Format

30 g